TU Freiberg Mining Academy
Drop out of studies – and further?!
The Quickstart Saxony lighthouse project is aimed at students who are thinking about dropping out or have already dropped out, as well as companies that want to utilize the potential of dropouts. Our network supports dropouts in different phases and shows them ways after dropping out.
At TU Bergakademie Freiberg, specialized advisors are available to advise on topics such as study doubts or study organization and work closely with the Student Services Freiberg and the Employment Agency.
Contact:
Dr. Theresa Wand, Prüferstr. 2, room 2.405, phone +49 3731 39 3366, theresa.wand@grafa.tu-freiberg.de
Appointment for doubters and students thinking about dropping out at quickstart+beratung@tu-freiberg.de
International university center TU Bergakademie Freiberg
The international university center of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg offers advice for international students and those who are interested in studying, language courses, orientation days at the beginning of the semester as well as workshops and intercultural projects Topics that students can contact the advice center with: application and study formalities, life and security in Freiberg, accommodation, financing, residence permits, health insurance, various Problems and crises during your studies (e.g. looking for a doctor), looking for an internship, language course offers
Contact:
Manuela Junghans
E-Mail: manuela.junghans@iuz.tu-freiberg.de
Tel.: 03731 39 3241
University Mittweida
At Mittweida University there is an extensive counseling service for students. This is oriented to student life and problems.
The Social Contact Point is the contact point for students and employees of the University of Mittweida. Here, advice is given in personal or family-related changed life situations on the reconciliation of study/work and family or personal requirements.
In addition, the goal is to create a healthy environment for student families, disadvantaged students, as well as employees through appropriate infrastructures at Mittweida University.
Topics:
- Service for people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
- Service for families
- Service for caregivers
- Equal opportunities
- Health
Contact: Melanie Kilger, +49 (0)3727 58-1382, kilger1@hs-mittweida.de
Steve Sokol, +49 (0)3727 58-1382, sokol@hs-mittweida.de
Student Union Freiberg
The student union Freiberg is available to students of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg and the University of Mittweida as a contact for social and psychosocial counseling. Among other things, the advisors support students who are unsure whether their studies were the right choice. Together they analyze, advise and develop solutions – even in difficult situations. The view from the outside can often enable completely new perspectives and set impulses. Main areas of consulting are:
- Study doubts
- Study and work difficulties
- Exam anxiety
- Student financing
- Gainful employment during studies
- Questions about social benefits, housing and child benefits
- Support for personality development
Contact: Pia Kindermann, Psychosocial Counseling, Pia.Kindermann@swf.tu-freiberg.de
Diana Boeck, Sozialberatung, Diana.Boeck@swf.tu-freiberg.de
Employment agency
The Employment Agency supports students who have doubts about their studies and those who have dropped out in all matters relating to career choice. The counselors provide comprehensive information, develop career alternatives together with the target group, and then support them in realizing their personal career aspirations.
In a cooperative and confidential conversation, individual interests, inclinations and abilities are discussed together and information is provided on the following topics:
- regional and interregional training in companies, vocational schools and technical colleges,
- Application and Selection Process,
- Fields of activity and opportunities for promotion,
- Occupational and job market data,
- Bridging options,
- and ways abroad.
Contact: Annaberger Straße 22A 09599 Freiberg Freiberg.151-U25@arbeitsagentur.de
Foreigners Authority of the District of Central Saxony;
Central Saxony Labor and Migration Service Center
The department for foreigners and asylum matters is the contact for matters relating to foreigners and asylum law in the district of Central Saxony, the accommodation and granting of benefits for asylum seekers, orders terminating residence and integration measures. It coordinates all tasks related to the accommodation and care of asylum seekers of the various departments of the District Office of Central Saxony.
Contact:
Frank Werner
Phone: 03731 799 3697
E-Mail: frank.werner@landkreis-mittelsachsen.de
ZEFAS (Center for Skilled Workers and Good Work Saxony)
ZEFAS supports companies and employees in Saxony as a Statewide service center on the topics of integration and job market-related immigration, vocational training and continuing education. ZEFAS offers referral consultations as well as podcasts on general topics related to skilled workers.
Central Saxony Regional Chamber – Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Dropouts – skilled workers at the second attempt
The Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) provides support and information when deciding to obtain a practice-oriented recognized vocational qualification in a future-oriented occupational field after dropping out of university. A wide range of professions is available.
The IHK offers help in the selection process with the IHK Apprenticeship Exchange. Students who are not sure about their studies and dropouts can find apprenticeship offers, the desired requirements of the companies and information about the profession. The vocational training advisors of the will be happy to provide information on possible dual professions, the duration of training and everything worth knowing about dual vocational training. Even after the contact has been made and the training has started successfully, the IHK supports the trainees throughout their training period. After only a short time, they are faced with the step into the middle of their professional lives and see the new path to professional success ahead of them.
Contact: Christiane Matthes-Uber, Head of Training/Examinations, Chemnitz Chamber of Commerce and Industry, +49 371 6900-1420, Christiane.matthes-uber@chemnitz.ihk.de
HWK (Chemnitz Chamber of Ctafts) Chemnitz
Dropouts – Tangible career opportunities instead of learning frustration
Some students are at an impasse with their studies and graduation is a long way off. The Chemnitz Chamber of Crafts helps to achieve success in a different way.
Dropouts are supported by the following counseling and information services:
- Advice on apprenticeships and job profiles
- Arrangement of apprenticeships
- Advice on career paths in the skilled trades through further and advanced training (master craftsman training, commercial specialist, …)
Contact: Kathrin Rudolph, Tel.: 0371 5364-250, Mail: k.rudolph@hwk-chemnitz.de
Chamber of Notaries Saxony
The Chamber of Notaries of Saxony advises university dropouts on training as notary clerks. Work in the notary’s office is as varied and colorful as life itself. Notaries handle cases that come from the everyday life. You need a flair for dealing with people and an open ear for questions.
Whether it is a will, the formation of a company or the purchase of a house – the profession is never boring. In contrast to lawyers, notaries are neutral public officials. They provide legal advice to the parties involved and prepare and implement deeds. Notary clerks help with this. They process documents independently and are in constant contact with clients, authorities and courts.
Contact: Notary Assessor Tim Hofmann, notarkammer@notarkammer-sachsen.de
Green professions
Dropouts have the opportunity to learn a so-called green profession. Today, modern agricultural companies take on additional services, ecological and balancing functions for our society, nature and the environment. They also make a significant contribution to economic development as contractors and employers in rural areas.
Contact: Saxon State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology
